VIVIAN Ochoa
Lathrop
Summary
Experienced education professional prepared for this role with strong focus on student development and behavioral management. Expertise in creating individualized learning plans, conducting smooth positive meetings which involve all stakeholders, integrating technology into lessons, and fostering inclusive classroom environments. Known for effective team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving measurable results in student progress. Skilled in communication, classroom management, and curriculum development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
SDC Teacher
Tracy Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
- Planned, conducted, and evaluated effective IEP meetings
- Wrote clear, effective and realistic IEPs for a large caseload of 18 students
- Constant communication with parents, students and staff
- Maintained purposeful, responsible, and appropriate communication with parents
- Evaluated student performance using formative assessment tools to inform future instruction and provide timely feedback on progress towards goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through effective communication, collaboration, and engagement strategies with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices that led to measurable improvement in student outcomes.
- Mentored new SDC teachers during their first year of employment, providing guidance on curriculum planning, behavior management techniques, and effective communication with families.
SDC/RSP High School Teacher
ABLE Charter Schools
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared lessons, developed learning resources, assessed learning needs, advised parents, monitored student progress.
- Prepared Individual Education Plans, conducted IEP meetings, created goals for students under caseload.
- Conducted learning online and on campus.
- Formed trusting relationships with students and parents.
- Preferred teacher by most students.
- Great patience and empathy for students with special needs.
- Understands educational technology such as integrating zoom, Google classroom, Kahoot, Kami, Padlet, etc.
- Used Canvas as a place to distribute lessons.
- Created and maintained a positive learning environment.
- Utilized instructional aids well.
Special Education SDC High School Teacher
Temecula Unified School District
11.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Perris Union High School District
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Follows teacher's lesson plans that ensures consistency and optimal learning.
- Encourages students to participate.
- Assigns classwork and homework as necessary, according to lesson plans.
- Modifies teaching styles to fit the learning styles of various students.
- Maintains a well-managed classroom and positive learning environment.
- Supervises students out of class.
- Substitutes and is especially requested for special education classes.
- Substantial experience in special education classes and special education settings.
Substitute Teacher
Menifee Union School District
02.2019 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
Hemet Unified School District
10.2015 - 06.2019
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05-2019
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- English Learner Authorization
- Autism Authorization
- Teach Multisensory Reading Intervention Program
- Constant practice of behavior and emotional deescalation
- Successfully manage a team of paraprofessionals
- Positive reinforcement- reward systems
- Impeccable comfortable classroom environment
- Teach growth mindset skills and lessons
- Social emotional practices
- Daily Mindful Exercises
- Constant research of psychological and psychosocial data and strategies
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Certified behavior intervention deescalation certificate
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of annual Science Camp Trip.
- Supervised team of up to 4 staff members.
Certification
- English Learner Authorization
- Autism Authorization
- Deescalation and proactive emotional and behavioral course Training - 40 Hours
- Multi-sensory Reading Intervention Training
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
SDC Teacher
Tracy Unified School District
07.2023 - Current
SDC/RSP High School Teacher
ABLE Charter Schools
02.2022 - 06.2023
Special Education SDC High School Teacher
Temecula Unified School District
11.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Perris Union High School District
02.2019 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
Menifee Union School District
02.2019 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher
Hemet Unified School District
10.2015 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
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